The Institute for Archaeologists is holding a conference session discussing different ways to engage local communities with archaeology. Papers will explore different ways to engender community involvement in the protection of archaeological assets such as encouraging well-being; generating senses of stewardship towards local heritage assets at risk of damage from unauthorised development, neglect, or crime; or engendering greater social inclusion.

May we submit a suggestion from the grass roots? The three things that are most needed for the protection of archaeological assets are:

1. Generating a sense of stewardship towards local heritage assets.
2. Generating a sense of stewardship towards local heritage assets.
3. Generating a sense of stewardship towards local heritage assets.

Update: We’d be very interested in hearing from anyone who actually attended this session, exactly what was said in this session? What was the underlying message put forward? Please let us know, ether in the comments or by email.